The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

but here. His awkward state had me biting my

Finally I can manage to make Aiden

his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he clears his

“Okay before I tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out

held my arm. I noted how his

my best to ignore that feeling and lift

that I would not see him

a crooked

that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo

want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m

away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you.

He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging him

him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had ever

liked to see

even more.

Aiden squirm

It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I taunted and got

eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago.

lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker

checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t

snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after causing my

me, only stated at me from afar and took a picture of me.” I

baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.” He scratched

a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not over

cupcake.”I pouted.

scratching his chin. “I was

“Is that even a question? You were

“Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would

“It has only been a few years and you’re not even that

be right